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BASC respond to the England Deer Strategy

Following the publication of the England Deer Management Strategy, the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) head of deer management Martin Edwards said: “The government’s commitment to tackling the growing deer population in the UK is commendable. However, it will only succeed if it has the support of every deer manager, the majority of… Read more »

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Northern Ireland Police Service declares Firearms and Explosives Branch “critical incident”

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has declared a “critical incident” due to protracted backlogs of applications within its firearms licensing department.  A critical incident is defined as “Any incident where the effectiveness of the police response is likely to have a significant impact on the confidence of the victim, their family or the community”. The… Read more »

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Jack Straw grilled over Iraq war
Blackburn: Straw faces voters over war

By Luke Frost Jack Straw faced a grilling over his role in the war in Iraq on Wednesday as he faced voters in his constituency of Blackburn. Mr Straw, along with the Conservative and Liberal Democrat candidates, appeared at Blackburn Cathedral in an event entitled “Can we trust our politicians?” Questioned over the Iraq war,… Read more »

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The odds: All eyes on the Lib Dem bubble
The odds: All eyes on the Lib Dem bubble

by Joe Fraser Odds on the Liberal Democrats drifted last night as polls show the debate was a close call. David Cameron and Gordon Brown both fought back against the Nick Clegg effect, delivering improved performances. Adam Boulton chaired a more energetic and evenly matched contest as Mr Cameron dropped his “I spoke to a… Read more »